Add 2/16 and 18/28
2/16 + 18/28 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 72/112 = 14 + 72/112 = 86/112 - 86/112 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 2/16 + 18/28 = 43/56
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